Platform Architect
Digital nomads. Work from anywhereCompany: EPAM Systems
We are seeking a Platform Architect to lead the migration of an existing on-premises Kubernetes platform to the LightOps platform, supporting subsea production and monitoring use cases across microservices, event-driven processing, graph-based modeling and time-series ingestion services.
Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.
Responsibilities
* Familiarize with the current platform landscape and existing microservices architecture
* Review and validate the target LightOps architecture
* Assess and refine the migration strategy and resource requirements
* Identify risks and gaps across the migration scope
* Define migration workstreams and establish a migration roadmap with sequencing
* Support the evaluation and selection of additional consultants
* Influence the composition and structure of the delivery team
* Guide platform adoption across Kubernetes modernization initiatives
* Provide architectural direction for service mesh implementation given its high-risk profile
Requirements
* 8+ years of experience in platform engineering with strong expertise in Kubernetes, Helm and GitOps
* Proficiency in ArgoCD and Kubernetes security practices across multi-service platform migrations
* Hands-on expertise in Istio including gateway management, authorization policies and traffic routing
* Background in service-to-service communication within Service Mesh environments
* Expertise in HashiCorp Vault and secret management practices
* Knowledge of OIDC/OAuth2 and zero-trust architectures
* Experience leading platform adoption programs, Kubernetes modernization initiatives and complex application migrations
Nice to have
* Familiarity with Kafka, Strimzi and PostgreSQL
* Knowledge of Cassandra, KEDA and Prometheus
* Understanding of Grafana, OpenTelemetry and Coraza WAF
* Background in Operational Readiness programs and SRE practices
We offer
* We connect like-minded people:
* Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
* Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
* Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
* Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
* Corporate and social events
* We invest in your growth:
* Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
* Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
* Free English classes with certified teachers
* Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
* We cover it all:
* Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
* Medical & family care package
* Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
* Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
* Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
* Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.